Labour-Only Thermal Insulation Subcontractors in Dublin
We provide the experienced insulation engineers — you keep control of materials, programme, and budget. A flexible, transparent model trusted by main contractors across Dublin and Leinster.
How Labour-Only Works
Labour-only subcontracting is a straightforward arrangement: the main contractor procures and delivers all insulation and cladding materials to specification, and Alumitherm Assist Ltd supplies a skilled team of insulation engineers to carry out the installation. You retain full control of material costs, specification, and programme — we take responsibility for the quality and safety of the labour element.
Material Cost Transparency
Because you purchase the materials directly, you have full visibility of material costs and can negotiate the best prices with your preferred suppliers. There is no hidden margin on materials in our pricing.
Specification Control
You specify exactly which insulation materials, thicknesses, and cladding finishes are required. Our engineers install to your specification, ensuring the finished work matches your design intent and any applicable standards.
Programme Flexibility
We work to your programme. Our team can scale up or down to meet changing site demands, and we coordinate with other trades on site to ensure insulation does not become a critical path item.
A Clear Division of Responsibility
The labour-only model works best when both parties understand their responsibilities clearly. Here is what each side brings to the project.
What We Provide
- Skilled insulation engineers — each with 20+ years of hands-on installation experience across all insulation types and environments.
- On-site supervision — experienced site supervisors to manage the insulation team, quality, and programme compliance.
- RAMS and method statements — project-specific risk assessments and method statements prepared before mobilisation.
- All hand tools and consumables — insulation knives, scissors, banding tools, adhesives, wire, pins, and all other consumables required for the installation.
- Full safety compliance — Safe Pass, Manual Handling, and any site-specific inductions or permits required to work on your project.
- Trade coordination — proactive communication with other trades on site to minimise conflicts and maintain programme flow.
What You Provide
- Insulation materials to specification — mineral wool, phenolic foam, Foamglas, Armaflex, calcium silicate, or other specified products in agreed quantities and thicknesses. See our insulation services page for materials we work with.
- Sheet metal cladding materials — aluminium, stainless steel, aluzinc, or PVC-coated cladding sheet, bands, screws, and associated fittings. See our cladding services page for cladding types we install.
- Site access and storage — safe access to all work areas and secure, dry storage for materials on or near the site.
- Programme and priority information — clear communication of programme dates, sequencing priorities, and any area access constraints affecting our team.
Industries We Serve on a Labour-Only Basis
Our insulation engineers have extensive experience across a range of demanding sectors. We understand the specific safety, hygiene, and programme requirements that apply in each environment. View our project experience for more detail.
Data Centres
Labour-only insulation for chilled water distribution, server cooling pipework, and mechanical plant in mission-critical data centre environments across Dublin and Leinster. Programme compliance and minimal disruption to live facilities are priorities.
Pharmaceutical
Clean-environment insulation installation meeting stringent hygiene and documentation standards for pharmaceutical manufacturing and bioprocessing facilities. Our engineers are experienced in the access controls and permit-to-work regimes typical of pharma sites.
Healthcare
Mechanical services insulation in hospital plant rooms, risers, and ceiling voids. We work safely and professionally in occupied healthcare environments, maintaining infection control standards and minimising noise and disruption.
Commercial
Labour-only insulation for office developments, retail fit-outs, hotels, and large-scale commercial building services projects throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, and the wider Leinster region.
Why Choose Alumitherm Assist for Labour-Only?
40+ Years of Leadership
Founded by David Peck, who brings over 40 years of thermal insulation experience to every project. You deal directly with decision-makers who know the trade.
20+ Years Per Engineer
Every engineer on our team has a minimum of 20 years of hands-on insulation experience. You get craftsmen, not labourers — across all major insulation systems and materials.
Safety and Documentation
Full RAMS, method statements, Safe Pass, manual handling, and all required certifications in place before mobilisation. We take responsibility for the safety of our team and our work.
Transparent Pricing
Labour-only rates are clear and straightforward. No hidden costs on materials. We provide competitive schedule-of-rates or lump-sum pricing to suit your procurement approach.
Labour-Only Insulation FAQs
Common questions from main contractors considering a labour-only insulation subcontract in Dublin and Leinster.
What does labour-only insulation mean?
Labour-only insulation is a subcontracting arrangement where a specialist team of insulation engineers is supplied to work on your project, but the main contractor procures and provides all materials. Alumitherm Assist Ltd supplies the skilled labour, on-site supervision, hand tools, consumables, RAMS, and full safety compliance — you retain control of material specification, purchasing, and project programme.
Do you supply any materials?
In a pure labour-only arrangement, we supply all hand tools, consumables, fixings, and PPE required by our engineers, but the insulation and sheet metal cladding materials are provided by the main contractor. This gives you full visibility over material expenditure. If preferred, we can discuss a supply-and-fix arrangement — please contact us to discuss your project.
What areas do you cover?
We provide labour-only insulation subcontracting services across Dublin and the wider Leinster region, including Kildare, Wicklow, and Meath. Our engineers are based in Dublin and are accustomed to working on commercial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and data centre projects throughout the province. Get in touch to discuss a project outside these areas.
How do you charge for labour-only work?
Labour-only work is typically priced on a schedule-of-rates or lump-sum basis, depending on scope and project nature. We can provide competitive rates per metre for pipework insulation by diameter and thickness, and rates for ductwork and mechanical plant insulation. Contact us with your drawings and specification to receive a tailored quotation.
What experience do your engineers have?
Every insulation engineer on the Alumitherm Assist team has a minimum of 20 years of hands-on experience in thermal insulation installation. The company was founded by David Peck, who has over 40 years of experience in the industry. Our engineers have worked on demanding projects across data centres, pharmaceutical plants, hospitals, and commercial developments throughout Dublin and Leinster.
On Site Across Dublin & Leinster
Ready to Discuss a Labour-Only Package?
Talk to our team about your project requirements. We provide competitive labour-only rates for thermal insulation and sheet metal cladding across Dublin and Leinster. View our project experience to see the sectors we work in.
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